weather

First off, thank you for everyone who has or is serving our country, we can never thank you enough for your service. Remember how last week was great weather? Maybe a little warm, but nice and sunny and dry? Well, not so much the case this week unfortunately. I'll be in A2 tomorrow and do my best to provide updates, but if you're headed to the game please keep an eye on things as severe storms can't be ruled out. We have a low pressure system that will first pull a warm front northward across the area tonight, bringing rain and storms late tonight and into early tomorrow morning. We then get a break before the low moves across the straits, dragging a cold front through the region. Storms will once again fire up ahead of the front in the afternoon, with strong storms possible. We have some upper level energy that will help with storm formation too. No doubt the Patriot Parachute Team will be tracking the weather for their jump. Expect relatively breezy WSW winds with temps in the 70s and humid conditions. So to sum up, while it's not a guarantee you'll use it at the game, you may want to grab the rain gear and be prepared. If you traveled for the weekend, the weather will be great Sunday - sun, low 70s, and low humidity.

Tailgating

If you're planning on heading out early, you may want to grab the umbrella and make sure you have a tent to be under. Rain looks to move out mid-morning, so maybe head out to breakfast and then head to the tailgate for some brewskis? The ground may be a little soggy, so it might not be the best day for your favorite white shoes either. We'll start the day in the mid 60s with a SW wind at 15mph, gusting into the low 20s (this is when you'd see small waves on the water, loose paper will blow about) so make sure you have something to hold down your plates & napkins! By mid-morning we'll be up around 70 and have sticky, humid conditions. We look to be dry with cloudy skies heading from the tailgate tent to the gates.

Kickoff

Lots of clouds to start this lunchtime game with a temperature of 75 degrees. It'll be very humid, and a bit breezy. We'll have steady SW winds at 15mph, still gusting into the low 20s. You may catch a few peeks of the sun here and there as we go throughout the first half of the game. Not going to rule out rain, but we might just catch a break here.

Halftime

Up a degree or two by halftime with still plenty of humidity. Winds will start to pick up a bit. They'll still be out of the SW, but now up to 20mph and gusting up to around 25mph (you'd see moderate size waves and small trees sway). There will still be lots of clouds, and the chance for rain is low, but still there too.

Post-Game

As we get into our mid-afternoon, the cold front approaches, and we'll start to see more scattered showers and storms develop. There is the chance a few of these storms may have gusty winds, frequent lightning, and large hail - definitely not something to be caught outside in. Keep an eye on things and duck inside if a severe storm warning is issued. Temps top out leaving the game at 77 with a WSW wind at 20mph, gusting to 30mph (you'd see large waves, empty garbage cans might tip over). We'll have mostly cloudy skies with storms possible into the late afternoon. The chances for rain really diminish by the time we're having dinner. Winds will still be up into the evening though, turning behind the front to come out of the WNW at 20mph, still gusting to 30mph. If you'll be out late, we'll have a NW wind at 15mph, mainly clear skies, and temperatures down to around 60 degrees. Let's go blue!!

Christina Burkhart is the morning meteorologist for ABC in Flint, MI. She grew up in Ann Arbor and associates Saturdays with Michigan football. Go Blue!!

Finally, football is here!! Who's ready for an amazing start to the season?! Weather-wise, we can't ask for much better, and no doubt we'll be saying that about our team after the game too! Expect a little fog early on before plenty of sun - all thanks to high pressure right over the Great Lakes region. If you traveled for the weekend, the weather will be great through the holiday.

Tailgating

We'll have patchy fog across the area in the morning, so if you'll be out and about early you may want to give yourself a couple of extra minutes on the road. It will also be chilly! If you're starting early expect it to be around 50 degrees with a light NE wind. Woot grab that hot coffee! It won't take long for the sun to burn off the fog, and by mid-morning we'll be up around 60. Maybe just take a light layer into the game since you'll have the sun to help warm you up!

Kickoff

A picture perfect open to the game! Lots of sunshine with temps at 74 degrees. Winds will be on the lighter side at around 5-7mph, so just a light breeze. They'll have shifted a bit to come out of the east.

Halftime

Still lots of blue sky by the time we're halfway done with the game. UV levels can still reach the mid and upper levels on days like today, so hopefully you slapped on some sunscreen before heading through the gates! The temperature will have gone up a couple degrees by now, so if you haven't been already, you'll be using that extra layer you wore in as something to sit on. Winds will still be easterly around 7mph.

Post-Game

Great night to head out on the town and celebrate a win! Sunshine to end the game with light easterly winds and temps hitting 78. We'll stay mild into the evening, so if you're headed back to the tailgate you can grill out all over again! Temps will remain in the 70s through the dinner-time hours, then drop into the 60s. Winds will turn very light and we'll keep clear skies around. If you're pulling an all-day celebration and going to be out until last call, that's when you'll really want that extra layer you sat on at the game - temps will fall into the mid 50s by then. It'll be a beautiful day for football, let's go blue!!

Christina Burkhart is the morning meteorologist for ABC in Flint, MI. She grew up in Ann Arbor and associates Saturdays with Michigan football. Go Blue!!

If you were out and about last Saturday in Ann Arbor (or like me, attempting to be and realizing that was a mistake) you'll welcome this week's weather, even though it'll still be a bit chilly! High pressure across the northern plains will move into the Great Lakes region for the weekend - so you may want the winter coat and the sunglasses! Despite some sun, highs will top out in the low 40s.

Tailgating

Pack the crockpot, pour a hot coffee, and grab your winter gear if you're headed out to tailgate! If you're going someplace where your set-up is on the grass, you may also want the boots - it could be a little soggy after the rain we received Friday. Starting off our day around 30 degrees, but a light NE wind will have it feeling like the mid 20s - it's a good game to break out those little hand warmers! We also start the day with cloud cover, but it'll decrease throughout the day. You may want to make sure you bring some cash for a hot chocolate during this game - brr!

Kickoff

Clouds will clear out more and more for the afternoon, so we'll have some sunshine for the first half of the game. That'll help boost our temps too! Partly cloudy and 39 degrees for the start of the game. Winds will be out of the NNE at about 5-7mph (just light enough to feel a breeze) giving us a wind chill a few degrees colder.

Halftime

42 degrees for the half - when we hopefully see our boys ahead going into that locker room! This is the warmest we'll get for the day, so enjoy those low 40s while they last! Some sun, but especially if you don't have a cusion on that bench, this is probably when you're spending that $20 on the hot chocolate haha :) Winds remain out of the NNE at about 6mph, so it'll feel more like the upper 30s throughout the second half of the game.

Post-Game

More sunshine leaving the stadium, and hopefully our spirits are just as bright after beating those... (insert your favorite word here). With the sun setting just after 5pm, temps will fall quickly. We're back down to around 30 degrees if you're headed out to dinner. The plus side is, the winds turn calm, so we don't have much of a wind chill to worry about. With clearing skies, we drop to the mid 20s for the late-night hours. If you're staying out til last call, it's going to be a quick walk to the car or cab, and you'll definitely want your winter coat as we'll be down to 20 degrees! Let's go blue!

Christina Burkhart is a meteorologist for ABC in Flint, MI. She grew up in Ann Arbor and associates Saturdays with Michigan football. Go Blue!!

While a low pressure system from the Central Plains will make the mitten's weather a bit more interesting, high pressure keeps things quiet as far as Beaver Stadium is concerned. Not a bad day at all for November football - just put on some layers and the sunglasses!

If you're in University Park...

Tailgating

Brrr! Make a little extra hot coffe if you're headed out to tailgate early! We start the day in the upper 20s with partly cloudy skies. Winds will be light, so the plus side is we don't begin the day with a wind chill. Towards mid-morning we start to warm up a little - into the upper 30s - and still have some sun. Winds also pick up a bit, out of the SE at about 5mph (just enough to feel it on your skin, see some leaves move). It's not much of a breeze, but it's enough to keep it feeling like the low 30s.

Kickoff

We'll have a lot of sun for this lunchtime game! You'll want the hat or the sunglasses as it stays with us. 42 degrees for the kick-off with winds up to about 10mph out of the SE (just enough for leaves and papers to blow about). That little bit of a breeze will put that wind chill into the upper 30s!

Halftime

45 degrees for the half as we head into the warmest part of the day. Still plenty of sunshine, but you still may want that hot chocolate before the 3rd quarter! SE winds remain right aroun 10mph, so it'll feel like 40. We also are looking at a few gusts up around 15-20mph to make an appearance in the second half.

Post-Game

Nittany Valley isn't going to be very 'happy' when we leave with a win! Temps are still hanging on in the mid 40s with SE winds at 10mph, maybe a gust or two. As the sun sets, we'll see some changes. There is the slight chance for a late-night shower - and maybe a few flurries in there - and if you didn't have the winter coat for the game, you'll want it even if you're just headed out to dinner. Winds will start to shift straight out of the south through the evening, and then out of the SSW late-night, remaining at 10mph. As temperatures fall to the upper 30s for dinner-time, that wind will have it feeling more like 30 degrees! Staying out late to celebrate? Cloud cover will increase as the sun goes down, which will help act like a blanket and keep us a little warmer throughout the night, and SW winds will compliment that. Temps drop to the mid 30s for last call.

If you're in Ann Arbor...

We have a little more of a mess to deal with here at home. Chilly throughout the entire day - we start the morning off in the low 30s, and highs top out around 35. Expect cloudy conditions, with passing snow showers. The ground is so warm it will take a little while for the snow to really accumulate in the morning, but it will pick up in the afternoon and evening, so be careful on the drive home if you're out to watch the game somewhere. We do have a winter weather advisory in effect throughout Saturday, so use caution as the snow falls and road conditions deteriorate. Ann Arbor is in the 4-5" range for snow totals as of Friday evening. Winds to start the day are out of the ENE around 10mph, picking up to 15mph/gusting to 20mph for the afternoon out of the N, and then coming out of the NW around 20mph gusting to 30 for the evening (this is when you can hear the wind whistle and small trees sway). This will keep wind chills in the mid 20s around gametime, and in the upper teens after sunset. As temperatures themselves fall into the 20s overnight into Sunday, use caution as any wet roads will become icy.

Christina Burkhart is a meteorologist for ABC in Flint, MI. She grew up in Ann Arbor and associates Saturdays with Michigan football. Go Blue!!

Who's ready for a beautiful day across the Midwest? High pressure near the Kentucky/Tennessee border will bring clear skies, light winds, and if you're in Indiana warmer weather (it'll take a little longer for that warmth to reach SE Michigan). Travel weather looks good both Saturday and Sunday.

If you're traveling to Bloomington...

Tailgating

Very chilly start to the day! Bundle up with some lightweight layers, hold those hand warmers, and grab the hot coffee if you'll be up early! Bloomington is looking at one of its coldest mornings since March - starting off the day in the upper 20s. Although we'll have quite the frosty start, we'll have plenty of sunshine, and light winds out of the west - which will still be enough to create a wind chill in the low 20s early on. Mid-morning we hit 35 degrees, and have light winds out of the SW. It'll still feel like 30. We can thaw out a little towards lunch, when temps warm to 45 and we start to lose that wind chill factor. Winds will be out of the SW and light.

Kickoff

54 degrees for the beginning of the game! Not too bad considering where we start in the morning! Blue skies across the area - if anything a few high thin clouds. Winds will be light - out of the SW at 5mph - just enough to feel it on your skin and rustle a couple leaves.

Halftime

Halftime is still looking pretty comfy! We only lose a couple of degrees during the first half, and still have lots of sun. We'll drop into the 40s during the second half as the sun starts to set. Winds remain light - out of the SSW at about 5mph.

Post-Game

Calm winds and clear skies leaving Memorial Stadium to celebrate a win! If you're headed out to dinner, expect temps in the mid 40s, going down to the upper 30s if you'll be out for last call - you might want that extra layer from tailgating if that's your plan. Winds will stay out of the SSW right around 5mph. If you're headed home Sunday you'll have great travel weather - dry conditions, lighter winds, highs around 60, and sunny skies.

If you're staying home...
A chilly but mainly sunny day in Ann Arbor. We start the morning in the low 30s with W winds around 10mph and some cloud cover. We'll hit the upper 40s in the afternoon - right around normal for this time of year - but it'll feel closer to 40 with W winds around 15mph. We may have a few gusts around 20mph near lunchtime (this is when you'd see small branches sway a bit). Winds shift throughout the afternoon to come out of the SW, staying between 5-10mph for the rest of the day. Mostly clear skies let temps fall back into the mid 30s for dinner, so you may want the winter coat if you'll be out! Sunday you can put the coat back in the closet - we'll be up around 60 with sunny skies.

Christina Burkhart is a meteorologist for ABC in Flint, MI. She grew up in Ann Arbor and associates Saturdays with Michigan football. Go Blue!!

We have a trough (think of it as a stretched out area of low pressure) along with some extra energy in the upper atmosphere that will work together to keep some cloud cover over the mitten Saturday. Although it's a small chance, a few raindrops in the afternoon can't be ruled out. And it's going to feel a lot more like a November football game thanks to a strong cold front that passed through Friday morning. Winds will stay out of the west, so we'll have to factor in a bit of a wind chill too.

Tailgating

Some sun if you're up and ready to tailgate early! It will be chilly though - temps will be right around 40 degrees with winds out of the west at 10mph (enough to keep leaves blowing about - so keep a rock on the napkins). Winds will start to pick up around mid-morning, gusting around 20mph. They then remain out of the west, steady in the upper teens (small branches move) and gusting into the mid 20s. We keep some clouds, and introduce the chance of a sprinkle or two around lunchtime, when temps hit the low 50s.

Kickoff

A mix of sun and clouds to start our game! 52 degrees for the beginning, with west winds at nearly 20mph, gusting into the mid 20s (empty plastic garbage cans may tip over). This is where they'll stay for the first half.

Halftime

Temps fall quickly with that sun setting at around 5:30 now! We'll be down a few degrees for the start of the second half. WNW Winds will start to drop off a bit, holding steady at about 15mph, gusting into the low 20s. This will have it feeling like the low 40s with the wind chill. Hot chocolate anyone?

Post-Game

A chilly night in store for us! WNW winds will be around 15mph, still gusting near 20mph leaving the game after the win. Although the thermometer may read 45, the wind chill will have it feeling like the upper 30s! Partly cloudy skies will stay with us throughout the evening, clearing out more and more into the late-night. Winds lighten too - we lose the gusts after dinner, and steady winds are down to about 10mph as we approach midnight. If you're staying out late to celebrate, you might want the heavier jacket! With clearing skies, temps fall to near 30 degrees, and even though it's a lighter NW wind, it'll still give us a wind chill of 25 degrees! Brrr! Let's get this win!

Christina Burkhart is a meteorologist for ABC in Flint, MI. She grew up in Ann Arbor and associates Saturdays with Michigan football. Go Blue!!